For the fourth Drink of Christmas, my butler made for me….Candied Ginger Sparkler.
Nothing reminds me more of my childhood Christmases in Britain than candied ginger, wait a minute I didn’t grow up British. Anyway, candied ginger is a traditional British Holiday treat but why bother with the candy when you can have a cocktail. The Candied Ginger Sparkler combines the tastes of ginger with champagne – a perfect holiday cocktail. Drink your calories this year (note: this receipe serves one person – buy more bottles if you have company).
- 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne
1. In a small saucepan, boil ginger, sugar, and 1/4 cup water until syrupy. Pour through sieve into bowl, discarding solids.
2. Add one oz of the Ginger infused simple syrup into tall glass.
3. Top with Champagne
4. Drink up
5. Refill